Toy Review - MEGATRON (EarthSpark Deluxe)

MEGATRON
Series - Ear Thspark
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 1
Released here - February 2023
Approximate Retail Price - $39
Approximate Size - 12.5cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Sub-Group - Global Hazard and Ordinance Strike Team (G.H.O.S.T.)
Alt-modes - tiltrotor gunship
Main Features/Gimmicks - spinning rotors
Main Colours - greys
Main Accessories - cannon, Mandroid's left arm

https://i.ibb.co/S7rCW7P/ES-megatron01.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/pzZMkC0/ES-megatron02.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/kM4L4yF/ES-megatron03.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/VDt34LJ/ES-megatron04.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/s5Yqrq5/ES-megatron05.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/ySn8LHm/ES-twitch05.jpg

A disappointing Deluxe Class figure (especially for $39) with no waist swivel and limited outward shoulder movement. The halves of the tail rotor section that form the forearm panels don't lock into place. The front halves of the gunship mode can be a bit tricky to connect smoothly; some 'parts massaging' may be required to have them sit flush. I do like how the engines combine to form Megatron's cannon. The cannon may be connected to either one of two ports on each forearm, or on either one of Megatron's fists.